It’s the new year and spermbots are a thing, Sony tries to trademark 'Let’s Play,' Nate is singing, and Pokemon succeeds in making you feel old. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

PSA: Judge rules monkey cannot own selfie photos copyright. (http://bit.ly/1kNV3sk)

‘Spermbots’ are a bionic suit for your sperm. (http://bit.ly/1RoMnXA)

Sony's attempt to trademark 'Let's Play' is refused by the U.S. (http://bit.ly/1RoLFcS)

Teen racks up $8,000 Xbox bill, report says. (http://bit.ly/1RoLX3A)

Pokemon is celebrating its 20th anniversary. ( http://for.tn/1RoRl6O)

Alan Rickman, giant of British screen and stage, dies at 69. (http://bit.ly/1RoMuTh)

Neil DeGrasse Tyson calls out Star Wars fans for being “prickly” (http://tinyurl.com/hv37lvn)

Amazon Has a Sweet New Deal for Video Gamers. (http://ti.me/1RoNfvy)

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